Just about every neighborhood in Seville has half a dozen tapas bars within easy strolling distance. A traditional night out visiting tapas bars (known as a tapeo) starts around 9 pm and involves visiting three or four places, with a small, congenial group enjoying a drink (most often a short beer) and a tapa at each one. At the end of the evening, people often make a last stop in a bar de copas (drinks-only bar) for a nightcap.

For those who aren’t familiar with this American term, “dive bar” refers to a no-frills, slightly seedy neighborhood drinking establishment, the kind that in the US used to be housed underground in cellars so patrons could “dive” in without being observed. Seville is home to countless small, funky bars with loads of character. Read more

​WHERE TO FIND GREAT FLAMENCO

Seville has some of the finest flamenco schools in the world, and the performances are good to excellent just about everywhere. Street artists may suddenly appear at random, but if you want to plan an evening out watching great flamenco, here are some reliable places to consider:

The charm of southern Spain is its relaxed lifestyle. But what if you have only one day to visit the legendary city of Seville? Not to worry, you can still see the essentials, eat well, and even fit in a siesta – if you plan your day carefully. Here are some suggestions to guide you on your way. Read more

Spanish beverages: What to drink in southern Spain, morning, noon and nightBefore I moved to Seville, I had a vague idea that everyone in Spain drank sangria and the kind of earthy red wines Hemmingway used to write about. I soon discovered ... Read more

Ever wish you could get more done in a day? Do you long for the energy to sail through afternoon meetings, then go out dancing at night — or at least stay awake through an entire movie? If you’re struggling to keep up the pace, try something that’s helped many highly successful people: take a nap. Read more